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Applying for MCCEF Mini-Grants

Mini Grant Information for Applications

FOUNDATION MISSION
The goals and purposes of the Mitsubishi Cement Corporation Educational Foundation (MCCEF) are to develop and implement educational programs for the students of the Lucerne Valley Unified School District that enhance the educational experience that would otherwise be unavailable to them, with an emphasis on the natural and applied sciences that foster ethical, social, and intellectual development, that nurture student’s capacities to think skillfully and critically, and that promote commitments to life-long education, creativity, personal responsibility and respect for others.

WHAT IS THE MCCEF MINI-GRANT PROGRAM?
In addition to providing scholarships for Lucerne Valley High School Seniors, the MCCEF supports innovative programs at the classroom and / or site level. Teachers may apply for mini-grants of up to $500 individually, or up to $1,000 as a team to develop and implement programs which enrich the student experience. MCCEF minigrants should be used to benefit students in the school year received. Equipment purchased under this grant will remain the property of the school.

WHO IS ELIGIBLE?
Any Lucerne Valley teacher(s) may apply. These grants should be for projects or programs that would be designed and implemented by students with faculty support.

TYPES OF MCCEF GRANT APPLICATIONS
Examples of acceptable MCCEF mini-grants include (but are not limited to):

Computer software or hardware

Science Equipment

Library Science Books

Science Studies

Classroom materials

Field Trips / Assemblies

The MCCEF mini-grant program committee encourages applicants to be creative!

WHEN IS APPLICATION DUE?
The MCCEF mini-grants applications must be turned into the District Office no later than the first Monday of November for consideration for the spring semester and the first Monday of May for the fall semester.

WHEN ARE THE GRANTS AWARDED?
The MCCEF mini-grant programs committee will review applications, evaluate them for compliance with the aforementioned criteria, benefits to students and clarity. Mini-grant awards will be announced the first Monday of December for the spring semester and the first Monday of June for the fall semester.